Nadine H. Grigsby, 76, of Bossier City, LA, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, in Shreveport. Nadine was born February 27, 1948, in Mindin, LA, to the late Leroy Hill, Sr, and Clertis Mae Allums Hill. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leroy Hill, Jr. and Alan Hill.
Nadine attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Minden, LA, at an early age. She played both the piano and organ and also taught the Youth Sunday School Class. Nadine attended Webster High School in Minden graduating in 1966. She was a high school cheerleader and also served as a Brownie Scout leader. She attended Grambling State University majoring in Business and Computer Science.
She retired after an illustrious career of 32 years with Bellsouth.
Nadine truly embodied the entrepreneurial spirit. She always had a business and several other ventures going at the same time. She started out in Minden with a record shop and a thrift store. She had a small thrift store and sold real estate when she moved to Bossier City, LA, in the 80’s. She moved to South Carolina with AT&T and opened a children’s clothing store and had several booths at the local flea markets. She lived in Charleston for 6 years before moving back to Bossier City while working with Bellsouth. to venture into several businesses. She sold Avon, had a booth at the mall selling Patti LaBelle makeup. She had several children’s clothing stores, owned The Kid’s Directory magazine, and she owned several rental properties. She had Tax & Notary office. She had 2 daycare centers located in Bossier City. She had a pack & ship business; she worked part time as a retail merchandiser, an AARP trainer, and CPR & First Aid Instructor. She opened a Coffee Shop in Benton, LA for a brief period. She was the owner Advantage Driving School and the nail shop at the Louisiana Boardwalk, that only closed recently, due to her health.
Nadine was the kind of person; she was not a stranger. She was very outspoken and always had a beautiful smile. She loved spending time with her friends and family. She enjoyed shopping, helping people, traveling, going to casinos, staying up late ordering on Amazon & Macy’s. She loved Louis Vuitton purses; Ralph Lauren clothes and she was always looking for good sales and deals. She seemed to think, the best sales were late at night. She enjoyed dancing and always wanted to be the center of attention. She talked about going to Florida spending her time relaxing and going to the Hard Rock Casino.
Nadine leaves to cherish her wonderful memories shared with Willie Grigsby, Charles Cameron, her children, grands, great grands, her family, and friends.
Nadine had 5 children, Broderick D Hill, Ft Worth, TX. Shannon Samuel (Walter) Summerville, SC. Keely Grigsby Fraction (Marcus) Bossier City, LA. Justin Grigsby (Naomi) Bossier City, LA. & Jason Grigsby
13 Grandchildren- Brittany Golden, Kimberlyn Ellis, Walter Samuel III, Bryson Samuel, Madison Samuel, Katelyn Sweeney, Michello Garrick II, Cameron Garrick, Nylah Young, Grandon Young, Logan Wright, Landon Grigsby, and Gabi Grigsby.
9 Great Grandchildren- Craig Mitchell Jr, Jamir Randolph, Brilynn Cunningham, Al’lantae Rutherford, Avory Aaron, Riley Wells, Aubreigh Smith, Zamir Young & Michello Garrick III
Nadine also had 3 bonus children & their families, whom she loved as if they were her own. Jeffrey Grigsby, Columbus, OH. Rebecka Andrews (Mike) Tampa, FL. Allen Peterson (Natali) Shaw AFB, SC.
Acknowledgements
Thank you for your visits, food, cards, flowers, prayers, and everyone who shares in sorrow and bearing our grief. Nadine Grigsby’s presence will be truly missed.
~ The Grigsby, Hill, and Allums Families
The family also wishes to express a special thanks to the Willis-Knighton North, Staff, and Doctors; the St Joseph Carpenter House, Staff and Nurses; Hillcrest Funeral Home and Staff; along with the families and friends for all your support and guided love.
Services in her honor will begin at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Visitation, Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 21. Each will be held at Hill Crest Memorial, in Haughton.
Serving as Pallbearers for Nadine are: Walter Samuel III, Bryson Samuel, Michello Garrick II, Cameron Garrick, Grandon Young, Landon Grigsby, and Logan Wright
